Published: December 13, 2025 9:51 am Origin: China. This exquisite hanging scroll depicts a proud rooster standing amidst luxuriant peony blossoms, masterfully rendered in luminous crimson tones that convey vitality and auspicious fortune. In Chinese tradition, the rooster, a homophone for 'good luck', symbolizes auspicious prospects, vigilance, and protection from misfortune. The peony revered as the 'King of Flowers', embodies wealth, honor, and flourishing prosperity. Together, they form the classic motif of fugui jixiang, an emblem of prosperity, harmony, and enduring happiness. The composition is elegantly mounted with a red and gold silk brocade patterned with auspicious symbols, enhancing the work's visual splendor and reinforcing its blessings of fortune and longevity.
